Program Specialist, Educational Services at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education is currently in search of a talented and skilled professional to assume the role of Program Specialist for the Educator’s Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG). The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the project. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to multitask, and work collaboratively with project staff, COE Leads, external evaluators, and project participants. This position is grant funded through June 30, 2025.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. • Three (3) years of educational experience in educational program. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements • A valid California teaching or service credential appropriate to the assignment. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please share a specific example where you were responsible for compiling and analyzing participant data for a project. In your answer please describe how you ensured accuracy and compliance with grant requirements. 2. Please describe your approach to reviewing and evaluating the quality of professional learning opportunities offered within an organization. In your answer please describe how you identify gaps in capacity and work with partners to address them.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. • Three (3) years of educational experience in educational program. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements • A valid California teaching or service credential appropriate to the assignment. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please share a specific example where you were responsible for compiling and analyzing participant data for a project. In your answer please describe how you ensured accuracy and compliance with grant requirements. 2. Please describe your approach to reviewing and evaluating the quality of professional learning opportunities offered within an organization. In your answer please describe how you identify gaps in capacity and work with partners to address them.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
11/28/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/6/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$487.04 - $593.43 Daily
$487.04 - $593.43 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 210 days
Employment Type
Full Time